Squaw Valley, CA – This Thursday, families will camp under the stars to watch the night sky light up from 8,200 feet at Squaw Valley USA’s High Camp.nThe Perseid Meteor Shower comes every year beginning in late July and stretching into August. Among the many nights of the shower, there is always the one night that the viewing of the shower is at its best. This year, that evening falls this Thursday. Sky watchers can witness colorful fireballs, occasional outbursts and long hours of gracefully streaking meteors.

Perseid Meteor Shower campers can upload the California ski and snowboard resort’s Cable Car lift between 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Upon arriving at High Camp, guests have the option of starting off the evening with a sunset hike around Squaw Valley’s upper mountain peaks or eating dinner at the mountaintop cafe. Following, there will be an informational briefing on telescopes as well as campfire activities and at 10 p.m., the meteor shower viewing will begin. In the morning, from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., campers will enjoy a continental breakfast before downloading the Cable Car.

The camp-out costs $72 for those 16 and up, and $48 for those 15 and under. The cost includes professional stargazers on site to assist guests with questions about meteor showers, viewing telescopes, the campsite, High Camp evening activities (ice skating and swimming) and continental breakfast. Optional dinner at High Camp is not included.

Reservations for the Perseid Meteor Shower Campout are required and this event does routinely sell out. Registrants will receive a detailed information packet along with confirmation. Those interested in more information or in making reservations can call (800) 545-4350.